2019 Hyundai Creta Pickup based on Creta STC

The latest rumors indicate the arrival of 2019 Hyundai Creta Pickup model, which will be based on the namesake crossover model. The new Hyundai pickup could be the production version of Hyundai Creta STC (Sport Truck Concept) model. Creta STC concept was presented at the Sao Paulo Motor Show at the end of 2016.

Rumors about the arrival of this vehicle comes with several Brazilian websites. Data indicate that the 2019 Hyundai Creta Pickup have a promotion during 2018, after which it will begin production and sales. The same sources indicate that this model will be created for the South American market.

Design and Specs

We already know that Hyundai is ready to enter the pickup truck market. The company unveiled its study extremely interesting pickup vehicles. It is the Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck, which was presented as a concept. By the realization of a production version has not yet occurred. Meanwhile, Hyundai has introduced this new study in the form of concept. By all appearances, Hyundai Creta pickup will arrive on the market before the larger Santa Cruz model.

Hyundai Creta Sport Truck Concept is 4,650 mm long, it is wide 1,850 mm, and 1,630 mm high. Wheelbase is 2,800 mm. If these dimensions compared with the dimensions of Hyundai Creta crossover model recognizes differences. The Creta STC’s wider to 380 mm and has a larger wheelbase of 210 mm.

2019 Hyundai Creta Pickup has given the green light, and it is almost certain when it will arrive on the market. Many believe that this move by the company expected. In fact, in many emerging markets, Hyundai Creta crossover is one of the best selling models of the company. More specifically, this model makes 70% of total sales in certain markets. Therefore, the decision to offer a pickup version of the crossover quite logical.

Serial version of the Hyundai pickup will be based on the existing platform, used by the crossover version. It is not known who will be the engine installed in this future pickup. However, the data indicate a 4-cylinder unit and only FWD.

2019 Hyundai Creta Pickup Competitors

This model will never see the light of the most prestigious world market pickup truck models. The Creta pickup will not be offered in the US market. However, this model is designed to be a rival to Fiat Toro and Renault Duster Oroch pickup models on the market of Latin America.